It’s been 6 months since we last came out with a new collection! 6 months that was left devoted to school as I’m already in my Junior year and things have gotten so hectic needless to say, BUT let’s forget about that and celebrate the fact that we’re back! Yep, Fifth Code’s still here after 2 years. It’s quite amazing to think that we have managed to stay relevant for another year. And this is with extreme gratitude to all magazine editors, stylists, artists and friends who helped the brand become where it’s at today.

I can’t begin to tell you how much of a reader I am of 2BU ever since I was younger. This section used to come out every Saturday and I would ask for the papers the moment I wake up in the morning only to head straight to this section. (Also, remember SUPER? Which eventually became SUPREME but finding another home in Philippine Star. Ahhh) Anyway, I have submitted countless articles for 2BU back in the day. I would get replies from the editor then Ms. Pam Pastor but nothing really fully materialized until fast forward 7 years after? Haha! I’m so lucky that I finally get to be a contributor albeit from time to time. I’m still stoked to see my name on this section.

I love fonts. I love calligraphy. I love typography. I love letterings. For me, it’s one legitimate art form. It is often ignored and undervalued but truthfully they are of significant importance in this visual aided world. And although things can be bounded by the uniformity of Helvetica (which other people replace with tacky fonts such as Impact and Arial thinking it’s all but the same), old school and retro letterings in signages bring out so much warmth and character. I like and appreciate seeing wonderful typography. I’m impressed by the level of discernment store owners, graphic designers and artists have in choosing a cool fonts and not settling for Comic Sans MS.

Ever since I laid my eyes on those Tommy Hilfiger ad campaigns, I had to know who was the genius behind the styling of that campaign was. Whoever did them was a genius for how can a lot of people look so cohesive in a single shot? Surely there has been much thought and much experience from the people behind them that everything looks so put together, natural and so convincing. The man behind the impeccable styling? Karl Templer no less. Yes, it’s about time we get familiar with names like these for they are the image makers and soldiers of style. I’ve always been very interested with the visuals I see and ad campaigns are my favorite because they tell so much about the brand, what it stands for, where it’s going and for who are they designing.